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otolith

kylemittskus wrote:I like oaky chards. This was so dominated by oak, I couldn't get anything else. I also seem to remember the acid was off-balace and the alc. spiked (which is rare for me).

I see what you mean on the OAK! Holy crap. Didn't get much more than that and alcohol. On the second night, it developed some floral notes that started to make their way through. Makes me think it needs some air prior to drinking, or more time in the bottle.

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kylemittskus

otolith wrote:I see what you mean on the OAK! Holy crap. Didn't get much more than that and alcohol. That said, the second night had some floral notes making their way through. Makes me think it needs some air prior to drinking, or more time in the bottle.

Cool to see our notes are so in line, albeit really basic -- oak + alc. Bummer the notes aren't more positive, though.

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neilfindswine

otolith wrote:What did you think of this?
I was suprised at how dark and inky the wine was, yet how light the body was.

I love this. While I have a few Turley zins laying around, I can't always handle those big Zins. This Charbono is light and restrained, with nice fruit integrated with silky tannins. Totally defied my expectations, in a very good way.

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kylemittskus

neilfindswine wrote:I love this. While I have a few Turley zins laying around, I can't always handle those big Zins. This Charbono is light and restrained, with nice fruit integrated with silky tannins. Totally defied my expectations, in a very good way.

I have a '10. From what you and Doc. O. are saying, I should hold for a few more years (understanding it's a different vintage)?

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neilfindswine

kylemittskus wrote:I have a '10. From what you and Doc. O. are saying, I should hold for a few more years (understanding it's a different vintage)?

Probably. I think this one is drinking well now. I think Turley's in general need some time (I have a couple of '09 Zins layin down), but I'm 'Charbono-ignorant'. I picked this up on a lark last year and I'm glad I did.

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klezman

2006 Buttonwood Cab Franc, Santa Ynez Valley. Damn this stuff is good. Nice mid-weight wine with some bottle bouquet trying to emerge - it's developed some anise and eucalyptus to go with the fruit. I wish WD could source more of this for us.

losthighwayz

klezman wrote:2006 Buttonwood Cab Franc, Santa Ynez Valley. Damn this stuff is good. Nice mid-weight wine with some bottle bouquet trying to emerge - it's developed some anise and eucalyptus to go with the fruit. I wish WD could source more of this for us.

Agree. I am a wine club member (imbiber) and love their Cab Franc. It is reasonably priced as well. Their Hawk Red blend is a great QPR! They also make a great SB.

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